Skip to content
Tuesday 18 August 2026London --:--Frankfurt --:--Zurich --:--
NewslettersSearchEN · DE · FR
MorningWire

European business, markets and politics

FTSE 100
10,728.04
+0.07%
DAX
26,128.36
-0.80%
CAC 40
8,509.36
-0.82%
STOXX 50
6,468.17
-0.95%
  • Europe
  • Markets
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Regulation
  • Politics
  • Opinion
More
GermanyFranceEU InstitutionsCompetitionPublic AffairsBankingTechnologyEnergy
  • Germany
  • France
  • Europe
  • Markets
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Regulation
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • DE
Wednesday 02 November 2016 1:42 pm

This brewer just launched a beer made from cloud water

By: Natasha Clark

Add as a preferred source on Google

An Edinburgh-based brewer has just launched its new beer – made using water harvested from clouds.

A team of four from Innis & Gunn flew an airbourne device over Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland to collect cloud water, which was used to make 500 pints of its new India pale ale.

Read more: Kim Jong-un slashes beer prices

Guess what it's called? Sky P.A.

Today we’re introducing Sky.P.A. Brewed with moisture from Scottish clouds to celebrate #AdventureCapital https://t.co/u9cxlQUTcw pic.twitter.com/pEeYMBf95n

— Innis & Gunn (@innisandgunn) November 1, 2016

Innis & Gunn CEO and master brewer, Dougal Sharp told NBC News, "It tasted like good, clean brewing water. We're very pleased with the [beer] flavour, we're very pleased with the way it turned out."

The company have also launched a crowd-funder to raise £1m in order to expand the business.

Read more: Tim Martin says EU leaders are determined to put Britain's beer out of business

Innis & Gunn took over Inveralmond Brewery in April after raising £3.1m through a separate crowdfunding scheme.

Share this article

  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

Similarly tagged content:

Sections

  • News

Categories

  • Business
  • Retail

Trending Articles

  • As it happened: FTSE 100 drops as oil prices rise after Trump makes Hormuz threat

  • Jobless Banquet: Youth unemployment surge ‘sends Neets to KFC’

  • US bond market jitters spark UK economy recession warning

  • Monzo chair makes early exit after boardroom rift

  • Aldi boss wades into supermarket ‘price-gouging’ row

More from Morning Wire

  • ‘Cheers to Beer’ Celebrates the Drink at the Heart of Life’s Meaningful Moments

    Business Wire
  • Inside the London workshop that made Hundred, FA Cup and World Cup trophies

    Sport Business
    Thomas Lyte designer polishing intricate gold ceremonial helmet detail with a rotary tool.
  • Brewdog owner shrugs off James Watt takeover bid

    Consumer
    BrewDog cans displayed in a variety of flavors and vibrant designs, highlighting the brands diverse craft beer selection.
  • British brewery drafts plan to join Pisces platform

    Markets
    King Charles III pulls a pint at Wadworth Brewery with brewery staff, showcasing beer taps.
  • James Watt offers to buy back Brewdog

    Hospitality
    Brewdog CEO James Watt
  • Heineken-owned pubs group faces probe over eviction threat

    Hospitality
    Hand holding a 4-pack of green Heineken beer cans with red stars and white lettering
  • James Watt eyes entire Brewdog UK business in comeback swoop

    Hospitality
    Brewdog CEO James Watt
  • AB InBev Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

    Business Wire
MorningWire

Independent European business, markets and political news for decision-makers.

Morning Briefing

Europe

  • Germany
  • France
  • EU Institutions
  • Europe

Business

  • Markets
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Regulation
  • Competition
  • Public Affairs

Editorial

  • Opinion
  • Editorial Policy
  • Corrections
  • Contact

Company

  • About Morning Wire
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookie Policy
© 2026 Morning Wire Ltd · Published by Morning Wire Media, Bahnhofstrasse 65, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Privacy · Terms · Cookies · Facebook